MercyOne · 1 day ago
Med Technologist MT/MLS Nights
Waterloo, IA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
1+ years expMercyOne is a healthcare provider dedicated to improving the health of communities in Northeast Iowa. They are seeking a Medical Technologist MT/MLS to perform clinical testing of laboratory specimens, ensuring accurate and reliable data for patient assessment and serving as a resource for clinical testing.
Health CareHealth DiagnosticsHospitalMedicalNon ProfitPersonal HealthPrimary and Urgent Care
Responsibilities
Obtains proper specimens for testing
Verifies patient identification
Obtains correct specimen with minimal trauma and correctly labels specimen per laboratory guidelines
Correctly processes specimen for testing
Performs clinical testing of laboratory specimens and reviews data for clinical correlation
Verifies identification of specimen
Performs testing on appropriate analyzer when applicable
Performs non-analyzer testing per laboratory protocol
Uses knowledge of body chemistry to review data for clinical correlation
Informs customer promptly (physician, nursing staff) of any critical values and documents
Results testing in computer system
Reviews all computer print-outs for accuracy
Performs quality control testing on all analyzers and analyzes and interprets results
Determines proper quality control specimens to be run
Checks all quality control specimens for dating and storage
Performs testing on quality control specimens per laboratory protocol
Reviews data to judge proper performance of instruments and reagents
Uses data for troubleshooting when needed
Logs all QC data per laboratory specifications
Provides QA/QI data to lead or manager
Performs parallel testing on new reagents and controls, as needed
Troubleshoots instrumentation and assays
Uses quality control data to assess proper functioning of instruments and reagents
Identifies source of problem (instrument or reagent)
Consults operator’s manual for troubleshooting instructions
Follows manufacturer’s guidelines for specific troubleshooting procedures
Consults manufacturer’s hotline if unable to resolve
Documents all procedures used to resolve problems
Serves as a resource on clinical laboratory testing
Maintains current knowledge of theory and testing
Consults with customers (i.e., patients, physicians, other laboratories) on clinical laboratory testing
Provides technical support to other laboratory personnel
Provides assistance with laboratory computer system
Oversees daily operations in manager or leads absence
Serves as a resource to physicians, nurses and laboratory staff
Mentors others in relation to laboratory theory
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, science, or related field
1 year internship experience
ASCP eligible and successfully pass certification exam within 6 months of hire or certified MT or MLS by ASCP
Company
MercyOne
MercyOne is a non-profit organization that provides healthcare services to communities.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-04-19Acquired
Leadership Team
Bob Ritz, FACHE
President/CEO
Jodie Roettger
Regional Vice President of Finance and CFO
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